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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3852-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                      Markus Koschany
June 30, 2024                                 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : edk2
Version        : 0~20181115.85588389-3+deb10u4
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-48733

Mate Kukri discovered the Debian build of EDK2, a UEFI firmware
implementation, used an insecure default configuration which could result
in Secure Boot bypass via the UEFI shell.

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
0~20181115.85588389-3+deb10u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your edk2 packages.

For the detailed security status of edk2 please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/edk2

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-3852-1: edk2 Security Advisory Updates

June 30, 2024
Mate Kukri discovered the Debian build of EDK2, a UEFI firmware implementation, used an insecure default configuration which could result in Secure Boot bypass via the UEFI shell

Summary

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
0~20181115.85588389-3+deb10u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your edk2 packages.

For the detailed security status of edk2 please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/edk2

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : edk2
Version : 0~20181115.85588389-3+deb10u4
CVE ID : CVE-2023-48733

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